MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio possibly succeeding her father as the highest official in the country is part of a political dynasty, a senator said Thursday, contrary to Malacaang’s belief that it could not be called as such.
“Yes, of course. It’s a father and daughter succeeding one another so yes, of course that’s a dynasty,” Senator Francis Pangilinan said in an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel when asked if a Sara Duterte presidency is considered a part of a political dynasty.
“I don’t see the point of saying that she’s not supposedly being asked to run…A family member succeeding a family…
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